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Here's another great one from Woofer & Tweet...

Here's my technique for adjusting speaker positioning. I carefully place two parallel pieces of adhesive ruler tape (Amazon link) on floor for each speaker. I then use a large level (2 x 4 sized) that's tall enough to place firmly against the front rails, and experiment with fore/aft speaker...

Great find! He confirms my belief that a shorter cable run is usually beneficial. However, he's a "Pro Audio" guy, so typically dealing with 25-200+ ft cable runs. I don't think going from a 13 to 8 ft speaker cable in a home stereo setup will have a significant audible difference, but I'm...

Interesting thread. I've been using 4 meter (~13 ft) Audience AU24e speaker cables for over 10 yrs, originally with my Summits, and now with my Expression 13A's. I've always been very happy with their overall tonality and soundstage. However, after recently moving my amp/preamp to the center...

It's the legacy Motif center... Motif I still use one, and still think it's great. I don't have room for the newer (and larger) models.

The ideal rake angle is highly dependent on distance to your primary listening position, as well as speaker distance from front wall, toe-in, and seat/ear height, so you need to experiment with your specific room. I've found it easiest to measure the angle of the panel using a digital...

IMHO, the latest iteration of hybrid models, the Masterpiece Series, has phenomenal woofer/panel integration on their own, even before running ARC Genesis for the woofers. Those who "complain" about ML hybrid stats have clearly never heard the latest models properly set up for the room...

Copying this post from my System #55 thread, since it may be helpful for others. After YEARS of trying to optimally integrate one (or two) BF 210's with my Expressions, I've finally done it! I've always struggled with a major bass null (see below) at my MLP (main listening position). Now, after...

Our old one was a slightly curved "conversation" style, so ample room behind the sofa ends for the subs. The new one is straight, with reclining ends seats that "slide forward" (technically an "incliner"). Fortunately, I was able to squeeze the subs back behind, with decorative pottery on top...

I use XTZ Room Analyzer 2 Pro, which is an older product, but still works fine. Unfortunately, I don't think they currently have a U.S. distributor, but it's still sold in Europe... XTZ - Quick Shop & Accessories REW or Omnimic would do the same thing.

Happy New Year to me! After YEARS of trying to optimally integrate one (or two) BF 210's with my Expressions, I've finally done it! I've always struggled with a major bass null (see below) at my MLP (main listening position). Now, after getting a new (incliner) sofa, I was able to place my...

Just think how much replacement panels would cost, if/when needed, assuming ML could still make them! :D

Looks like those of us in the immediate Tampa Bay area "dodged a bullet." Unfortunately, those in the Sarasota to Ft. Myers region will bear the brunt of it. Wishing all of them the best. Stay safe, and don't let lightning strikes take out your gear!

I have wood floors, and use these, as-is, since using the rubber feet... https://smile.amazon.com/Super-Sliders-Round-Furniture-Flooring/dp/B08JH86YW8?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 If using spikes on carpet, use the "saucer" as well. If sliding on carpet, use these...

Sweet find! Here's the vintage brochure for them... https://www.vintageshifi.com/repertoire-pdf/pdf/telecharge.php?pdf=Acoustat-Monitor-Brochure.pdf

I look at frequency response for signs of comb filtering, but also listen to multiple tracks for imaging and width of sweet spot.

Wow! Talk about a thread that's a "blast from the past!" I've since upgraded from Summits to Expressions, and still use a bit of extreme toe-in, but less than with the Summits. We're getting new furniture next month, and re-configuring the family/listening room. I'll experiment with toe-in...

They don't actually say you should upgrade the power cord. They merely address this common question in the FAQ section with an answer that supports their dealers... In my (limited) experience, upgrading the power cord made no audible difference. I use some older 14g Volex 17604 power cords...

Interestingly, the newest Masterpiece line from 11A's on up, have built in LED lighting at the bottom front of the woofer cabinet, aimed at the floor. It would have been a LOT more functional if the lighting was fully dimmable (vs. high, low, off) and located behind the stat panel so the panel...

I had legacy Summits (essentially same panel size as 11A's) prior to upgrading to the 13A's. Aside from better bass, the main impact of the 2" wider panel has been a slightly wider sweet spot. The overall tonality of the mids/highs is otherwise similar, with, IMHO, no discernible improvement...